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Monthly Advocacy Points (MAP)

Each month, the NGO Working Group (NGOWG) on Women, Peace and Security releases Monthly Action Points (MAP) on Women, Peace and Security for the United Nations (UN) Security Council.

The analysis in these monthly briefs is designed for Security Council members and for the civil society organizations, Member States, and UN entities which are committed to addressing the rights and interests of women in conflict. The NGOWG ensures that the broad range of expertise of its membership and networks is available for additional analysis on key issue areas and country situations. By holding the Security Council accountable to its commitments on women, peace and security, this MAP project aims to:

Demonstrate how Women, Peace and Security matters can be addressed in the regular work of the Council and of Member States;

Provide impetus for Member States and UN entities to build robust systems of accountability;

Catalyze significant positive change in the lives of women in conflict by the 10th Anniversary of SCR 1325.

Below, you will find a year-by-year collection of the Monthly Action Points for your perusal. For Monthly Action Points in languages other than English and for more information on the activities of the NGOWG on Women, Peace and Security, please visit their website: www.womenpeacesecurity.org.

2017

Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: August 2017

For August, in which Egypt has the presidency of the UN Security Council, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in DRC, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, and the thematic agenda item of sanctions.

For May, in which Uruguay has the presidency of the UN Security Council, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Somalia, Sudan / South Sudan, and Syria, as well as the thematic agenda items of sexual violence in conflict and protection of civilians.

For April, in which the United States of America has the presidency of the UN Security Council, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Haiti, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, and Western Sahara.

For March, in which the United Kingdom has the presidency of the UN Security Council, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Colombia, Haiti, Mali, and Yemen.

The NGO Working Group on Women Peace and Security's Monthly Action Points for February 2017 provides recommendations on the situations in the Central African Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Lebanon, Libya, South Sudan, and Syria.

2016

Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: December 2016

In December 2016, under the Presidency of Spain in the Security Council, the NGO Working Group on Women Peace and Security's MAP provides recommendations on Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Libya, Mali, West Africa and the Sahel, and Yemen, as well as the issue of countering conflict-related trafficking.

For November, in which Senegal has the presidency of the UN Security Council, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Central Africa, Israel / Palestine, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan / South Sudan, and Syria.

Russia will take the presidency of the Security Council in October. The newly released MAP focuses include the annual Women, Peace and Security Open Debate, the Colombian Peace Process, the renewal of the mandate for the UN Stabilisation Mission in Haiti, and Consider a Report on the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq.

For September, in which New Zealand has the presidency of the UN Security Council, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, and Mali, as well as migrant.

For August, in which Malaysia has the presidency of the UN Security Council, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Lebanon, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen.

For July, in which Japan has the presidency of the UN Security Council, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in the Central African Republic, Cyprus, Iraq, Somalia, Syria and West Africa.

For June, in which France has the presidency of the UN Security Council, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, Libya, Mali, and Sudan (Darfur). The MAP also provides recommendations on protection of civilians and women, peace and security.

For April, in which China has the presidency of the UN Security Council, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Central African Republic, Colombia, South Sudan, Syria, Western Sahara, and Yemen.

For March, in which Angola has the presidency of the UN Security Council, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Libya, Mali, Somalia, and Conflict Prevention in Africa.

For February, in which Venezuela has the presidency of the UN Security Council, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Central African Republic, Colombia, GuineaBissau, Liberia, South Sudan, and Syria.

For November 2015, in which the United Kingdom has the presidency of the UN Security Council, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Burundi, the Central African Republic, Lebanon, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan / South Sudan. The MAP also provides recommendations on conflict prevention.

￼For October 2015, in which Spain has the presidency of the UN Security Council, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Haiti, Iraq, South Sudan, and Syria, as well as Women, Peace and Security, in the context of the 15th Anniversary of SCR 1325 (2000).

For September, in which Russia has the presidency of the UN Security Council, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Libya and Mali. In its regular work across all agenda items, the Security Council should ensure that all country reports and mandate renewals evaluate the level of protection and promotion of women’s human rights, as per SCRs 1325, 1820 (OP 9), 1888 (OP 11), 1889 (OP 5), 1960 (OPs 6, 13), 2106 (OPs 5, 6), and 2122 (OP 2(d)). Member States should inquire about any lack of such reporting.

The MAP is a two page briefing note that provides analysis and advocacy entry points on country situations and thematic issues on the Security Council's agenda for the forthcoming month. These briefs are designed for Security Council Members, civil society actors, Member States, and UN entities, and are for wide distribution. We look forward to your feedback and input.

For July, in which New Zealand has the presidency of the UN Security Council, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Burundi, Cyprus, Iraq, Sudan (Abyei), and Syria as well as the thematic discussion on security challenges in Small Islands and Developing States (SIDS). In its regular work across all agenda items, the Security Council should ensure that all country reports and mandate renewals evaluate the level of protection and promotion of women’s human rights, as per SCRs 1325, 1820 (OP 9), 1888 (OP 11), 1889 (OP 5), 1960 (OPs 6, 13), 2106 (OPs 5, 6), and 2122 (OP 2(d)). Member States should inquire about any lack of such reporting.

For June, in which Malaysia has the presidency of the UN Security Council, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, Cote d’Ivoire, Darfur, Mali, and Nigeria, as well as the thematic discussion on children and armed conflict.

For May, in which Lithuania has the presidency of the UN Security Council, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Libya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Syria, as well as the thematic discussion on small arms and light weapons.

For April, in which Jordan has the presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations regarding the Middle East situation, specifically the Palestinian Territories, Syria, Central African Republic, Iraq, and Western Sahara. The MAP also provides recommended Security Council action points on Women, Peace and Security, as the Council discussed the Secretary-General's 2014 report on Sexual Violence in Conflict in an Open Debate.

For March, in which France has the presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, DRC, Libya, South Sudan, and Yemen. The MAP also provides recommendations on the regular implementation of women, peace and security in the work on the Security Council as well as for the Council's field mission to Burundi and CAR.

For February, in which China has the presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Abyei, Darfur, Guinea-Bissau, Somalia, and South Sudan. The MAP also provides recommendations on the regular implementation of women, peace and security in the work on the Security Council.

For January, in which Chile has the presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Burundi, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea-Bissau, Iraq, Somalia, and Sudan / South Sudan. The MAP also provides recommendations for discussions on protection of civilians in armed conflict, and on the regular implementation of women, peace and security in the work on the Security Council.

2014

Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: December 2014

For December, in which Chad has the presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, DRC, Iraq, Liberia, Libya and Mali. The MAP also provides recommendations for discussions on countering terrorism and transnational organized crime, peacekeeping, and on the regular implementation of women, peace and security in the work on the Security Council.

For November, in which Australia has the presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Darfur, Guinea-Bissau, Iraq, South Sudan, and Syria. The MAP also provides recommendations for the open debate on counterterrorism, and on the regular implementation of women, peace and security in the work on the Security Council.

For October, in which Argentina has the presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Haiti, Iraq, Sudan / South Sudan, and Syria. The MAP also provides recommendations on women, peace and securityin advance of the open debate that will be held to mark the 14th anniversary of the adoption of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000).

For September, in which the United States has the presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, the Middle East, South Sudan, and Sudan. The MAP also provides recommendations on counterterrorism, and the ongoing implementation of the women, peace and security agenda.

For August, in which the United Kingdom has the presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Burundi, the Central African Republic, Darfur, Haiti, Liberia, the Middle East, and Syria. The MAP also provides recommendations on the forthcoming Security Council field mission to South Sudan and Somalia, the open debate on conflict prevention, and the ongoing implementation of thewomen, peace and security agenda.

For July, in which Rwanda has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in the Central African Republic, Iraq, South Sudan, Sudan / South Sudan, and Syria. The MAP also provides recommendations on the ongoing implementation of the women, peace and security agenda.

For June, in which the Russian Federation has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Mali, South Sudan, and Syria. The MAP also provides recommendations on the ongoing implementation of the women, peace and security agenda.

For May, in which the Republic of Korea has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burundi, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Sudan - Abyei, and Syria. The MAP also provides recommendations on the ongoing implementation of the women, peace and securityagenda.

For April, in which Nigeria has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Central African Republic, Mali, Sudan / South Sudan, and Western Sahara. The MAP also provides recommendations for the forthcoming open debate on women, peace and security.

For March, in which Luxembourg has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, Central African Republic, DRC, Libya, Sierra Leone, and Somalia. The MAP also provides recommendations for ongoing implementation of women, peace and security obligations.

For February, in which Lithuania has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in the Central African Region, Darfur, Iraq, the Middle East, Sudan / South Sudan, and Syria. The MAP also provides recommendations for ongoing implementation of women, peace and security obligations.

For January, in which Jordan has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Burundi, Central African Republic, Cyprus, Cote d'Ivoire, Darfur, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan / South Sudan, and Syria. The MAP also provides recommendations for ongoing implementation of women, peace and security.

2013

Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: December 2013

For December, in which France has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Golan Heights, Somalia, and Syria. The MAP also provides recommendations for ongoing implementation of women, peace and security.

For November, in which China has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Central African Republic / Central African Region, Iraq, Somalia, Sudan / South Sudan, and Syria.The MAP also provides recommendations on the forthcoming discussion on counter-terrorism.

For October, in which Azerbaijan has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Haiti, Mali, and Somalia. The MAP also provides recommendations on the expected open debate on women, peace and security, and the forthcoming Security Council mission to Africa.

For September, in which Australia has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, and Syria. The MAP also provides recommendations on the expected high-level debate on small arms and light weapons, and guidance for ongoing implementation of women, peace and security obligations.

For August, in which Argentina has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Central African Republic, Haiti, Lebanon, Liberia, the situation in the Middle East and Sudan / South Sudan. The MAP also provides recommendations on the expected open debate on protection of civilians, and guidance for ongoing implementation of women, peace and security obligations.

For July, in which the United States has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Cote d'Ivoire, Cyprus, Darfur, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Lebanon, the Middle East and South Sudan. The MAP also provides recommendations on women, peace and security.

For June, in which the United Kingdom has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Libya, Mali, Somalia, and Sudan/South Sudan. The MAP also provides recommendations on the expected open debate on women, peace and security.

For May, in which Togo has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Central African Republic, the Central African region, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. The MAP also provides recommendations on the expected discussions on Counterterrorism, and for the Council's ongoing work on women, peace and security.

For April, in which Rwanda has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Darfur / Sudan, Guinea-Bissau, Kosovo, Mali, and Western Sahara. The MAP also provides recommendations on the expected discussions on Conflict Prevention in Africa and on Sexual Violence in Conflict under the agenda item Women, Peace and Security.

For March, in which the Russian Federation has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Sierra Leone, Somalia, and Sudan / South Sudan. The MAP also provides recommendations on Women, Peace and Security.

For February, in which the Republic of Korea has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Burundi, Guinea-Bissau, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Mali, Syria, and Yemen. The MAP also provides recommendations on Women, Peace and Security, and on the expected debate on the Protection of Civilians.

For January, in which Pakistan has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Burundi, Central African Republic, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Libya, Mali, Somalia, Sudan/Darfur, and Yemen. The MAP also provides recommendations on Women, Peace and Security, on the expected debates on Counterterrorism and Peacekeeping, and discussions on Rule of Law.

2012

Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: December 2012

For December, in which Morocco has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, Central African Region, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Golan Heights, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Somalia, Syria, and Timor-Leste. The MAP also provides recommendations on Women, Peace and Security and the expected open debate on peacebuilding.

For November, in which India has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Central African Region, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Libya, Mali, the Middle East, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan / South Sudan, Timor-Leste, and Yemen. The MAP also provides recommendations on the expected debates on Women, Peace and Security, on piracy, and on counterterrorism.

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Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: October 2012

For October, in which Guatemala has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, DRC, Darfur, Haiti, Lebanon, Somalia, Sudan / South Sudan, and Western Sahara. The MAP also provides recommendations on the Rule of Law and Women, Peace and Security.

For September, in which Germany has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, Libya, Mali, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan / South Sudan, Syria and Yemen. The MAP also provides recommendations for the Security Council's ongoing implementation of its Women, Peace and Security obligations.

For August, in which the France has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Central African Region, Haiti, Lebanon, Middle East, and Sudan / South Sudan. The MAP also provides recommendations for the Security Council's ongoing implementation of its Women, Peace and Security obligations.

For July, in which Colombia has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Burundi, Cote d'Ivoire, Iraq, South Sudan, and Syria. The MAP also provides recommendations for the Security Council's ongoing implementation of its Women, Peace and Security obligations.

For June, in which the China has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, DRC, Libya, Syria, and West Africa. The MAP also provides recommendations on the expected discussion on Protection of Civilians.

For May, in which Azerbaijan has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in DRC, Libya, Mali, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. The MAP also provides recommendations on the expected Security Council Mission to West Africa.

For April, in which the United States has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Liberia, Myanmar, South Sudan, Syria, and Western Sahara. The MAP also provides recommendations on the expected briefing to the Council on Women, Peace and Security.

For March, in which the United Kingdom has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Afghanistan, Haiti, Libya, Sierra Leone, Sudan, and Syria. The MAP also provides recommendations regarding the expected Council discussions on Women, Peace and Security, and the expected Open Debate on the Situation in the Middle East.

For February, in which Togo has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Haiti, Somalia, Syria, and Timor-Leste. The MAP also provides recommendations regarding the expected Council discussions on Women, Peace and Security.

For January, in which South Africa has the Security Council presidency, the January MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Libya, Somalia, and Syria. The MAP also provides recommendations regarding the expected Council discussions on Women, Peace and Security.

2011

Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: December 2011

For December, in which the Russian Federation has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Afghanistan, Burundi, Cyprus, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Golan Heights, Lebanon, Libya, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, and West Africa.

For November, in which Portugal has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Libya, Myanmar, and Somalia. The November MAP also discusses key issues for the Council to consider in its discussion of Protection of Civilians.

For October, in which Nigeria has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Afghanistan, Darfur, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Israel / Palestine, Kosovo, Libya, Sudan, Syria, and Timor-Leste. The October MAP also provides recommendations regarding the Council's expected discussion on the implementation of its Women, Peace and Security commitments in the context of the 11th anniversary of the adoption of SCR 1325 (2000).

For September, in which Germany has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, Libya, Mali, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan / South Sudan, Syria and Yemen. The MAP also provides recommendations for the Security Council's ongoing implementation of its Women, Peace and Security obligations.

For August, in which the France has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Central African Region, Haiti,Lebanon, Middle East, and Sudan / South Sudan. The MAP also provides recommendations for the Security Council's ongoing implementation of its Women, Peace and Security obligations.

For July, in which Colombia has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Burundi, Cote d'Ivoire, Iraq, South Sudan, and Syria. The MAP also provides recommendations for the Security Council's ongoing implementation of its Women, Peace and Security obligations.

For June, in which the China has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Afghanistan, DRC, Libya, Syria, and West Africa. The MAP also provides recommendations on the expected discussion on Protection of Civilians.

For May, in which Azerbaijan has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in DRC, Libya, Mali, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. The MAP also provides recommendations on the expected Security Council Mission to West Africa.

For April, in which the United States has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on the situations in Liberia,Myanmar, South Sudan, Syria, and Western Sahara. The MAP also provides recommendations on the expected briefing to the Council on Women, Peace and Security.

For March, in which the United Kingdom has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Afghanistan, Haiti, Libya, Sierra Leone, Sudan, and Syria. The MAP also provides recommendations regarding the expected Council discussions on Women, Peace and Security, and the expected Open Debate on the Situation in the Middle East.

For February, in which Togo has the Security Council presidency, the MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Haiti, Somalia, Syria, and Timor-Leste. The MAP also provides recommendations regarding the expected Council discussions on Women, Peace and Security.

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Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: January 2011

For January, in which South Africa has the Security Council presidency, the January MAP provides recommendations on country situations including: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Libya, Somalia, and Syria. The MAP also provides recommendations regarding the expected Council discussions on Women, Peace and Security.

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